Alfence Tablet

Lorcaserin (10mg)

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Alfence Tablet is used in the treatment of obesity. It is more effective if used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 23 Jan 2026 | 10:15 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Lorcaserin (10mg)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Alfence Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are headache, fatigue, nausea, dry mouth, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

Before getting this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver, kidney or heart problems and diabetes. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you taking other prescription, over-the counter, or herbal weight loss products.

Uses of Alfence Tablet

Obesity

Benefits of Alfence Tablet

Obesity
Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat builds up to an extent that it can harm health, increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, joint problems, and other conditions. Alfence Tablet is used to support weight loss and reduce cravings, making it easier to manage weight and improve overall health.

Side effects of Alfence Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alfence

Cough
Rash
Back pain
Oropharyngeal pain
Nasal infection
Peripheral edema
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Worsening of diabetes
Anxiety
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
High blood pressure
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
Dizziness
Fatigue
Nausea
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Upper respiratory tract infection
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Urinary tract infection
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain

How to use Alfence Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alfence Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Alfence Tablet works

Alfence Tablet is a serotonin receptor agonists. It works by affecting a certain part of the brain that helps control your appetite. In this way, it increases the feeling of fullness and decreases food intake.

Quick tips

Alfence Tablet is used for the treatment of obesity along with a low-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Weight loss can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level). Monitor your sugar level regularly.
Alfence Tablet might impair cognitive function therefore avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you are certain that Alfence Tablet does not impact you adversely.
Seek medical attention in the event of emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Along with taking Alfence Tablet, eat a well-balanced diet and spend 150 minutes a week in physical activities.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfence Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Alfence Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Alfence Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Alfence Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Alfence Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Alfence Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Alfence with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Acarbose (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Almotriptan (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, flushing, confusion, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Moderate

Alogliptin (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose levels frequently and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Amisulpride (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, flushing, confusion, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Moderate

Amisulpride (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tremors, flushing, confusion, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzazepines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTHERS

Action Class

Centrally Acting Anti-Obesity Agents

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - LDL

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 820-21.
Lorcaserin hydrochloride [FDA Label]. Zofingen, Switzerland: Arena Pharmaceuticals GmbH; 2012 [revised Jul. 2016]. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Alfence Tablet

Once A Day

60%

Twice A Day

40%

What are you using Alfence Tablet for?

Obesity

97%

Others

How much was the improvement?

Poor

44%

Average

39%

Excellent

17%

What were the side-effects while using Alfence Tablet?

No Side Effect

47%

Dryness in mouth

17%

Fatigue

16%

Dizziness

12%

Headache

How do you take Alfence Tablet?

With food

51%

Empty stomach

30%

With or without food

20%

Please rate Alfence Tablet on price

Expensive

71%

Average

18%

Not Expensive

11%

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Marketer details

Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Khasra No. 1335-1340,Near EPIP- I, Vill - Bhatoli Kalan ,Baddi, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173205 || Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

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Country of origin: Japan

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Alfence Tablet

Benefits of Alfence Tablet

Side effects of Alfence Tablet

How to use Alfence Tablet

How Alfence Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Acarbose (Oral Route)

Almotriptan (Oral Route)

Alogliptin (Oral Route)

Amisulpride (Oral Route)

Amisulpride (Injection Route)

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - LDL

References

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